Maintenance Supervisor Jobs in Arkansas

Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.

This position is located in Brinkley, Arkansas.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision and direction of all maintenance personnel including: hiring, termination, evaluation of work performance and maintaining labor budgets
• Manages the daily maintenance schedule and addresses urgent corrections
• Schedules all maintenance and capital work, coordinating activities between all affected departments and personnel
• Randomly monitors executed work orders
• Assists in troubleshooting all equipment and recommends necessary repairs to be made
• Promotes action plans to minimize downtime
• Provide capital project planning and implementation as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain budget controls and insure timely execution of projects; helps develop and plan new capital budgets
• Set-up and maintain computerized PM program for all equipment at this location
• Maintain inventories of all maintenance parts, equipment and materials, as well as controls budgets for these items; assists in budget planning
• Maintain safety standards and procedures while remaining current on all OSHA, Federal, State and local codes and regulations

Skills/Experience

• Five years supervision in industrial environment with two years in a maintenance or engineering department
• Basic knowledge of PC and PLCs
• Two years purchasing experience
• Working knowledge/troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to setup and maintain parts and equipment inventories
• Basic knowledge of machine shop and equipment
• Knowledge of welding systems and procedures
• Knowledge of OSHA, Federal, State, and local codes and requirements that affect Riviana Foods Inc.
• Previous supervision experience and placement of personnel

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

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